RNLI Saves Four Kids in One Day | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Bridlington RNLI had a whirlwind Thursday as they raced to rescue three missing kids and two stranded paddleboarders—all in one day. With the heatwave drawing crowds to the coast, the crew stayed on high alert from 3 PM to 7 PM, responding to four separate emergencies. The first child was found before the lifeboat even launched; another was pulled safe from a bodyboard; a third was located on South Beach. Later, two adults on paddleboards made it back to shore just in time—before the crew could deploy. The RNLI is now urging parents to use free wristbands with contact info to help reunite…